As Senate Bill 13 was heard on the Texas House Floor, TFN, students, educators, parents, bookstore owners, and community advocates today came together at the Texas Capitol for a Read-In to protest SB 13, a book-banning bill. […]
Education
Governor Abbott Signs Reckless Voucher Bill, Betraying Texas Students and Families
The Texas voucher bill has been signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The legislation creates a school voucher program using taxpayer dollars to help cover private and religious school tuition. […]
Back-door Book Ban SB 13 Set for Hearing May 6, 2025
The Texas Legislature is once again prioritizing politics over the well-being of our students. Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), a deeply troubling proposal that restricts access to library materials in public schools, has already passed the Senate and is scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Despite […]
The Texas Legislature Shalt Not Risk our Religious Freedom
By: Elva Mendoza You’re not in a timewarp, folks. It’s happening again. Lawmakers have filed multiple bills this session to force the Ten Commandments into all public school classrooms. On Tuesday April 29, the House Public Education Committee will consider the most likely of these to become law, SB 10. While we applaud the authors […]
Public Schools Matter: How Texas Families’ Stories Are Fighting Voucher Schemes
We recently put out a digital call for stories from teachers, students, parents, and community members who have been positively impacted by public education. The avalanche of responses from all corners of the state confirmed what we already knew: Public schools have a special place in the hearts of Texans. […]
